food interaction for Ictalam Tablet
alcohol interaction for Ictalam Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Ictalam Tablet
lactation interaction for Ictalam Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Ictalam 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ictalam 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ictalam 25mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ictalam 25mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Ictalam 25mg Tablet
Lamotrigine(25mg)
Ictalam tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of Bipolar disorder and epilepsy/seizures.
How ictalam tablet works
Ictalam 25mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Common side effects of ictalam tablet
Skin rash, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Dryness in mouth, Nasal congestion (stuffy nose), Infection, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Sleepiness, Dizziness, Back pain, Abdominal pain, Blurred vision, Double vision, Impaired coordination
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Expert advice FOR Ictalam Tablet
- Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
- Make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
- Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
- It may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable pain killer. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
- It may cause skin rash. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice a rash, itching and peeling of skin.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the frequency of seizure.
- Take it at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Monitor your weight during treatment with this medicine as it can cause weight gain.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
Frequently asked questions FOR Ictalam 25mg Tablet
Lamotrigine
Q. I started Ictalam 25mg Tablet and developed a rash. The doctor stopped Ictalam 25mg Tablet immediately and prescribed another medicine. Why?
There have been reports where patients developed serious rashes within 8 weeks of starting Ictalam 25mg Tablet and were hospitalized. Sometimes these rashes turn into severe skin infections and may endanger the patient’s life. Therefore, it is advised that if a patient develops rashes after starting Ictalam 25mg Tablet, it should be stopped and should not be restarted. Use of Ictalam 25mg Tablet is stopped even if the rashes are mild and non-serious. It is because of this that your doctor changed the medicine.
Q. How long does it take Ictalam 25mg Tablet to work?
Though it varies from person to person, your symptoms may take about 6-8 weeks to improve.
Q. What can be the consequences of taking a higher than the recommended dose of Ictalam 25mg Tablet?
You may experience quick and uncontrollable movements of your eye, clumsiness, and lack of coordination. High doses of Ictalam 25mg Tablet may cause problems with your balance, changes in heartbeat rhythm, loss of consciousness, fits (convulsions) or coma. Even if there are no signs of discomfort, seek immediate medical attention of a doctor or nearby hospital.